Christmas is often billed as a family holiday, and rightly so. But what about your chosen family? Your friends can be just as big a part of end of year celebrations and gift giving as your family are, which is why, here at Chadstone, we’re big fans of ‘Friendsmas’. What is ‘Friendsmas’, we hear you ask? Well, it’s making a point of bringing festive cheer to your friendship group. And if you’re not sure how to do it, fear not, we have seven oh-so-Christmassy ideas to get you started.
Whole in One
Holey Moley takes the classic nine-hole course and amps up the kitsch factor with hilarious, crazy, playful pop culture details. Enjoy one of two different courses (each with a uniquely themed hole), then treat yourselves to wood-fired pizza and delicious (and ludicrously named) cocktails. Expect to laugh a lot –and even get a little competitive.
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Get up to Shenanigans
On first look, the Hijinx Hotel appears like any other (very cute, very New York-style) hotel. But very quickly you’ll discover there’s more to this bolthole than meets the eye. Well dressed “hotel” staff will guide you through multiple immersive rooms, where you and your friends will encounter various challenges, mazes, and riddles that you’ll need to work through together.
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Bowl a 10
With eight themed lanes, a vibey neon-lit backdrop, a fully-equipped cocktail bar, and a kitchen serving delicious snacks, you and your friends will never want to leave Strike. Sip on a delectable $12 cocktail (our favourite is the ‘Peachy Keen’, made with Casamigos tequila, white peach, and a splash of lemonade), and chow down on hot honey-drizzled salami pizza served with pepperberry fries.
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Catch a Movie
Head to Hoyts to catch films like the buzzy Cannes-winning Anora, the internet-breaking adaptation of Wicked (starring Ariana Grande), or child-friendly Moana 2, and – if you’re feeling particularly festive –treat yourself to LUX tickets, where you can enjoy a selection of delicious snacks, wine and beer, alongside the classic bottomless refills of popcorn
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Treat Yourselves to a Delicious Dinner
For a contemporary microbrewery experience visit Urban Alley Brewery. At Pastore, expect sophisticated Italian small plates with an Australian twist. Think: Japanese scallops with hazelnut, or confit kohlrabi with pearl couscous and smoked chilli. And at Meat & Wine Co. you’ll find some of the best steak in the city, cooked to your preference.
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Have a Big Shopping Day Out
Here at Chadstone, we firmly believe that Christmas shopping should be a joy, not a chore. So why not turn it into a great day out with your friends? Knock off every name on your list with almost 500 speciality stores, then end the day with a mani-pedi at La Francaise or Prime Nail Salon, a facial or massage at Endota Spa or Holism Retreat. The gift of giving never felt so good.
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Book a Luxury Stay
Stay, play, shop. With a stay at Hotel Chadstone, you can do it all. Shop for everyone on your list and then book a spa treatment at the on-site Holism Retreat to reward yourself. Have dinner at Pastore, then head to the rooftop bar at Altus for cocktails overlooking the city. It’s the ultimate staycation.
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